As of 1 August 2016, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) opened its student-centered application model. First-time applications for financial aid, as well as funding renewal for those students who are already recipients of NSFAS funding, will be handled centrally via NSFAS. The NSFAS applications cycle is normally opens in October. Please check the NSFAS website for the application cycle opening and closing dates.

UCT will inform all applicants (that apply for a NSFAS funded programme) by email when the NSFAS application cycle opens.